Finance Officer

Pertemps Glasgow Perms; Monkton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday per year

10% pension contribution

flexi-time

Job summary

Pertemps Glasgow Perms is seeking a Finance Assistant with a strong background in Purchase Ledger to join the finance team in North Ayrshire. The role covers end-to-end ledger processing across multiple systems and supporting sales ledger activities.

The ideal candidate will manage high volumes, ensure accurate coding and timely payment runs, while working collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role with ledger focus.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger processes.
• Experience handling high volumes and complex invoices.
• Proficient with financial systems such as Open Accounts and Kudos.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end Purchase Ledger processing.
• Sales Ledger processing for cash sales.
• Sales income reconciliation including card payments, credits, etc.

Skills

Purchase ledger

End-to-end processing

High volume invoices

Open Accounts

Kudos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Open Accounts

Kudos

Job description

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger Specialist)

Location: North Ayrshire

Salary: circa £33,000

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract (with potential to be extended or made permanent)

Benefits:

• 40 days holiday per year


• 10% pension contribution


• flexi-time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong background inPurchase Ledger to join our finance team in North Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident in managing end-to-end ledger processes across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-endPurchase Ledger processing


• Sales Ledger processing for cash sales


• Sales income reconciliation including card payments, credits, etc.


• Invoice processing and coding, including pre-logging analysis (e.g. prepayments, phasing)


• Aged Creditors report maintenance: analysis, invoice matching, and housekeeping


• Managing unallocated cash reports and performing cash matching


• Maintenance of invoice register and unapproved invoice reports


• Conducting regularweekly BACS payment runs and ad-hoc one-off payments


• Issuing and reconcilingpetty cash, including secondary checks


• Supplier statement reconciliations


• Managing shared finance inboxes across three companies


• Resolving disputed invoices via workflow


• Liaising with other departments to resolve invoice queries


• Responding to payment reminders and ensuring timely action


• Ensuring invoice flow through the system from logging to authorisation and return


• Handling complex invoice issues, particularly with energy suppliers during tenancy changes

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar finance role


• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes from start to finish


• Experience working with high volumes and complex invoices


• Proficiency in using financial systems such as Open Accounts and Kudos


• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines


• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• A proactive team player with strong communication skills

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.